'Hawaii Five-O Actor Taylor Wily Passes Away at 56'

Entertainment | June 21, 2024, 3:33 p.m.

Taylor Wily, a former sumo wrestler turned actor known for his roles on Hawaii Five-0 and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, passed away at the age of 56 in Hawaii. His death was confirmed by TV producer Peter M. Lenkov, who worked with Wily on Hawaii Five-0. Lenkov expressed his devastation and shared heartfelt memories of his friend on social media. Wily, originally from Laie, Hawaii, found success in sumo wrestling before transitioning to acting. Despite knee issues cutting his sumo career short, he achieved success on Hawaii Five-0 for a decade and appeared in various other TV and film projects. Wily is survived by his wife and two children, leaving behind a legacy of beloved performances and memorable characters that will be dearly missed.